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Brian Wacker is the lead Ravens reporter for "The Baltimore Sun," and joined Maxx Fuller and Adam Llorens on "The Afternoon Shift" to preview Sunday's Ravens at Vikings game on FOX 9.

Vikings players Byron Murphy Jr. and J.J. McCarthy spoke after practice Wednesday at TCO Performance Center. The Vikings are 4-4, 2-0 in the NFC North Division and host Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens this Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell spoke with reporters on Wednesday at TCO Performance Center and compared quarterback J.J. McCarthy's play in the win at Detroit to that of a high-level chef.

Sports anchors from Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Detroit team up to look back at week nine – which included the Vikings beating the Lions – while providing a preview for the NFL's NFC North in week 10.

It was a big weekend for Minnesota sports fans. The Vikings bounced back in a 27–24 win over the Lions, with Justin Jefferson stealing the spotlight in his return. On the ice, the Wild snapped their five-game skid, showing signs of life after a rocky stretch. Bardown Beauties co-host Jessi Pierce breaks down what changed for both teams — from the Vikings’ defensive stand to the Wild’s long-awaited spark — and what these performances could mean heading into another pivotal week for Minnesota sports.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell met with reporters on Monday at TCO Performance Center after a 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions at Ford Field to improve to 4-4 on the season, and 2-0 in the NFC North Division.

Sunday on the Vikings Now Podcast, FOX 9's Jim Rich, Pierre Noujaim and Ahmad Hicks dissect an improbable 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. J.J. McCarthy threw for two touchdowns and ran for another in his return from an ankle injury. The Vikings' defense sacked Jared Goff five times, recovered a fumble and special teams got a blocked field goal and a big return game from Myles Price.

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy speaks with reporters after leading Minnesota to a 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sunday to improve to 4-4 on the season. McCarthy, in his return from an ankle injury, threw two touchdown passes and ran for another.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell speaks with reporters after a 27-24 win over the Detroir Lions on Sunday at Ford Field in J.J. McCarthy's return from an ankle injury. The Vikings are 4-4.